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Old December 8th 06, 07:48 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Robert M. Gary
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Default OUCHOUCHOUCH wheels-up B1 landing


Jim Macklin wrote:
They did, factory test pilots just after Oshkosh last year.


The Beechjet 400 also has a reinforced belly.


They were just testing the gear up ability. Since its an option, you
have to wonder what the downside is? 10 knot loss of cruise maybe?

-Robert